Small changes, be it physical or psychological are always a traditional, yet fantastic way to kick off a new year, and for 2017, I am actively doing both. From increasing physical exercise to more “me” time and mindfulness practices, I feel that I’m getting to a better place already, so why not bring my hair along with me? Courtesy of Clairol, I spent some time with the talented James Corbett, the brand’s Color Director, who envisioned a brighter hair future for me, and naturally, always up for a bit of a change, I agreed with the exciting new direction.
Using the Natural Instincts in Spiced Tea, James instantly brought a deeper, brighter, warmer tone to my tresses, which after this initial coloring session, I can easily maintain on my own. If you’d like to do the same, try the augmented reality hair color MyShade application, afirst-of-its-kind app in which users can scan any permanent at-home hair color item to virtually try it on their own tresses and match it to the closet Clairol shade. It’s an easy, custom way to get a great match without spending salon prices. Download the app for iOS here or Google Play here.
The 80-year-old leading UK beauty brand No7 is really, REALLY excited about the launch of it’s latest skincare item, and I think you should be too. Its Lift & Luminate TRIPLE ACTION Serum is it’s first clinical trial-proven serum, and utilized the latest breakthroughs in anti-wrinkle technology to work toward the ultimate skin firmness and evenness. Designated for women over 40, a specially-curated combination of catch-all ingredients address all signs of aging, utilizing familiar items such as hibiscus extract and hyaluronic acid paired with Matrixyl 3000 PLUS and Lightening Complex of Indian gooseberry, Vitamin C and gluconolatonefade pigmentation, firm, smooth, and support collagen production to achieve an overall more youthful appearance. Clinical trials have given results of improvement after just two weeks (according to 87% of participants), while after six months, 89% of participants felt that they saw a visible reduction in the appearance of wrinkles. Not too shabby, to say the least!
While I’m remiss to share ad campaign details for any product, I do have to note that No7’s is exceptional. Dubbed “READY,” the brand has tapped ballerina Alessandra Ferri, who at 52, has come out of retirement and returned to the Royal Ballet after a decades-long career of dance. Serving as inspiration, Ferri is “Ready for More,” in the latest ad campaign, a video that juxtaposes her 19 year-old self dancing alongside her (see video above). It’s a great reminder to be empowered to look and feel your best to tackle life’s hurdles and challenges with aplomb. Are you ready for more? Go for it!
The No7: Lift & Luminate TRIPLE ACTION Serum is$33.99, available at Walgreens, Target, and select Ulta stores and Walgreens.com, Target.com, and Ulta.com.
For the frenzied pace at which us New Yorkers tend to run our lives, it is easy to understand that a little pampering from time to time is 100% needed. But then again, the time! When will we squeeze in the time to relax?! A great new beauty studio called MB45 located in the hip neighborhood of TriBeCa gets that we are all on a time crunch but want to look our best, and offers an impressive combination of a blow out and manicure in just 45 minutes.
Co-founded by Manuela Giannini and Fernanda Lacerda (also of Maria Bonita beauty salon in Soho), a manicure and blow out is yours for $65 (with gel polish it’s $75), while offering braids, updos, and even makeup to ensure that you leave with the ultimate complete look. You can conveniently book your appointment online, and don’t need to worry about bringing a polish shade, as MB45 is fully decked out in dozens of shades from one of my favorite lines, Morgan Taylor Lacquer. The vibe is friendly, the service professional, and the final result? Stunning! If you’re in the area, check out MB45 head to TriBeca to explore some of the other new exciting openings once your hair and nails are on point, such as the Oculus (Westfield World Trade Center), Brookfield Place, the new Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, and Target!
I really try to avoid making gross generalizations, but I can’t help but let just this one slip: everyone who tries lip products from bite beauty instantly loves them, and now it gets even better with the new three-step lip care collection, available exclusively at Sephora. The brand is known for its handmade approach that incorporates natural food grade and organic ingredients that are literally safe enough to eat. Its agave lip mask has been a bestseller and an exceptional treatment option to smoothe and hydrate, and now the lineup also includes a balm and a sugar lip scrub. YThe star ingredient in the new lip care lineup agave, which combined with other yummy elements such as vanilla, extract, brown sugar, and pineapple exzymes it works to exfoliate, nourish, protect, and hydrate. Giving your lips the TLC it deserves has never been easier; if only doing upkeep on everywhere else were this simple!
The Agave Sugar Lip Scrub ($18), Agave Lip Balm ($18), and Agave Lip Mask ($26) are all available now at Sephora and Sephora.com.
